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How to get fromLima to Cuencaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to Cuenca by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Lima to Chilcabus bus Lima
    2. Take the taxi from Chilca to Cuencataxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $42–56

  2. Drive  358.4 km

    1. Drive from Lima to Cuencacar car 358.4 km
    6h 47m
    $54–78

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane LIM - JAU
    2. Take the taxi from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Cuencataxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $158–276

  4. Bus, taxi via Lima Javier Prado

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Huancayobus bus Lima
    2. Take the taxi from Huancayo to Cuencataxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $46–87

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Pampasbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pampas to Cuencataxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $42–52

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lima to Cuenca.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 359.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cuenca, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Cuenca. However, you can take the bus to Chilca then take the taxi to Cuenca. Alternatively, you can drive from Lima to Cuenca in around 6h 47m.

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